Bilateral Sagittal Split OsteotomyA type of jaw surgery in which the lower jaw (mandible) is split bilaterally (moved forward or backward) to straighten it to a more balanced and functional position.

Cleft Lip/Palate Bone GraftIt involves taking a small amount of bone from one place (usually the hip, head, ribs or leg) and placing it in the area of the cleft near the teeth.

Dental AppliancesDental appliances are devices that can be custom&ndash;made by a dentist or oral surgeon to fit your teeth and jaw.

Distraction Osteogenesis<p>Distraction osteogenesis is an orthognatic surgical procedure used to stretch or expand bone in the jaw to correct a dentofacial deformity caused by congenital or developmental factors, or by trauma or disease.</p>

Maxillomandibular AdvancementMaxillomandibular advancement is a surgical procedure in which your upper jaw (maxilla) and lower jaw (mandible) are moved forward to correct a facial deformity or sleep disorder such as sleep apnea.

TMJ ReplacementA TMJ replacement involves fitting implants to the shape of your skull and lower jaw and replacing your jaw with these implants.

Teeth ExtractionA tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth performed by an oral surgeon.

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